Now Enrolling: State-Funded Summer Literacy Leadership Training for Maryland Educators
The State of Maryland Literacy Association is proud to promote a powerful opportunity for instructional leaders across Maryland. This summer, the AIM Institute for Learning & Research, in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), will offer three new cohorts of its acclaimed Pathways to Literacy Leadership (PLL) course--at no cost to participants.
This high-impact professional learning experience is designed for school and district leaders--both elementary and secondary--seeking to drive meaningful, research-based literacy change within their schools and systems. PLL aligns with the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards and helps leaders develop, implement, and sustain effective literacy plans rooted in the science of reading.
Course Highlights:
- 💵 Fully Funded by MSDE – No cost to Maryland educators
- 📚 Flexible Learning – Blend of asynchronous coursework and two full in-person training days
- 🧠 Research-Aligned Content – Based on the science of reading and designed to build systems-wide capacity
- 🛠️ Practical Planning – Develop school-wide literacy plans and support teachers with evidence-based practices
- 📆 Extended Access – 12 months of ongoing support and course resource
Ready to Lead Literacy Change?📥 Register Now:
https://institute.aimpa.org/aim-pathways/aim-pathways-landing-pages/maryland
Whether you serve as a building principal, curriculum specialist, literacy coach, or district leader, Pathways to Literacy Leadership offers the guidance, collaboration, and resources needed to move literacy forward in your community.
Help us build a Maryland where every student has access to high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction.
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Summer 2025 Cohort Options:🔹 Cohort 10 – Eastern Shore Region
📍 Prince Street Elementary, 400 Prince Street, Salisbury, MD 21804 🗓️ June 18 & August 13, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET View Pacing Guide Registration Deadline: May 22, 2025 |
🔹 Cohort 11 – Central Maryland
📍 Anne Arundel Board of Education, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 🗓️ June 26 & August 20, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET View Pacing Guide Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025 |
🔹 Cohort 12 – Baltimore Region
📍 MSDE Headquarters, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (Rooms 6 & 7) 🗓️ June 10 & August 12, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET View Pacing Guide Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025 |
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Upcoming Literacy PD Series - May 31
The Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity (MILE) and the University of Maryland’s Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences are hosting a professional development series for educators on May 31, titled Transforming Your Literacy Practice. This 4-part hybrid speaker series will focus on evidence-based strategies for identifying and treating reading and writing impairments. Session topics include:
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The Benefits of Membership
Members of SoMLA enjoy membership benefits such as free webinar and professional development opportunities. Professional development opportunities are advertised in our bi-monthly newsletter. A subscription to our newsletter is included with your membership. With your membership you will also enjoy a reduced rate to our annual conference. Joining SoMLA will also connect you with a local SoMLA chapter where you can connect with educators who are regionally located near you. Won't you consider joining us? Annual membership is $30.
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